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The '''Antarctica Special Air Service Regiment''', abbreviated as '''AQSAS''', was formed on 18 March 1956 and is the {{wp|special forces}} unit of the [[Antarctic Circle States Army|Antarctican Army]], closely modelled on the British {{wp|Special Air Service}} (SAS). It traces its origins to the Second World War and the famous {{wp|Long Range Desert Group}} that Antarcticans served with.
The '''Antarctica Special Air Service Regiment''', abbreviated as '''AQSAS''', was formed on 18 March 1956 and is the {{wp|special forces}} unit of the [[Antarctic Circle States Army|Antarctican Army]], closely modelled on the British {{wp|Special Air Service}} (SAS). It traces its origins to the Second World War and the famous {{wp|Long Range Desert Group}} that Antarcticans served with.  
 
Tracing its roots to the [[Commandos (GL)|Lucis Commandos]] Widely considered to be most elite formation in [[Eordis]], the SAS is the oldest-serving special force since 1939. Having served in over 7 conflicts. Many Commonwealth countries have numerously employed the SAS in certain operations that were often the harshest for a regular soldier.
 
Other countries have also adopted the SAS in their respective militaries. These were:
 
* [[New Akiba Special Air Service]]
* [[Zanarkand Special Air Service]]
* [[Erebonian Special Air Service]]
* [[Rubrumian Special Air Service]]
* [[Gallian Special Air Service]]
* [[Nihonnese Special Air Service]]
* [[Jutlandish Special Air Service]]
* [[Basel-Ebelian Special Air Service]]
* [[Rhodeian Special Air Service]]


The unit is under direct command of the tri-service [[Antarctic Circle States Special Forces Command|Special Forces Command]]. It has taken part in operations in {{wp|Borneo}}, {{wp|Kuwait}}, {{wp|East Timor}}, and {{wp|Iraq}}, as well as many other peacekeeping missions. The AQSAS also provides a {{wp|counter-terrorist}} capability, and has been involved in a number of domestic security operations.


==History==
==History==
===Founding===


==Battle Honours==
==Battle Honours==
==Alliances==
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Antarctica Special Air Service
UK SAS (badge).svg
Cap badge of Antarctica Special Air Service
Active1956-present
Country Antarctic Circle States
BranchA.C.S. Army Emblem.pngAntarctican Army
TypeSpecial forces
RoleSpecial operations
Counter-terrorism
SizeOne regiment
Part ofSpecial Forces Command
Garrison/HQTBD, TBD, Antarctica
Motto(s)"Who Dares Wins"
March"Marche des Parachutistes Belges"
Anniversaries18 March 1956
EngagementsMalayan Emergency
Indonesian Confrontation
Second Malayan Emergency
Gulf War
1999 East Timorese crsis
2006 East Timorese crisis
Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands
Iraq War
2014 Military Intervention in Iraq
Commanders
ColonelAlvin D. Crawford

The Antarctica Special Air Service Regiment, abbreviated as AQSAS, was formed on 18 March 1956 and is the special forces unit of the Antarctican Army, closely modelled on the British Special Air Service (SAS). It traces its origins to the Second World War and the famous Long Range Desert Group that Antarcticans served with.

The unit is under direct command of the tri-service Special Forces Command. It has taken part in operations in Borneo, Kuwait, East Timor, and Iraq, as well as many other peacekeeping missions. The AQSAS also provides a counter-terrorist capability, and has been involved in a number of domestic security operations.

History

Founding

Battle Honours

Alliances

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